This is probably in the wrong discussion group, sorry! )~:
So my Mark VI alto has a loose key guard on it. It's the cover for the low C# key. Whenever I play down past a certain point it begins to vibrate probably damaging the body and making some pretty annoying sounds. Does anyone know if there are any DIY repairs for this? (The part of the guard that physically attaches to the body is no longer attached. However, the key is free from any kinds of dents, bends, or any other kind of cruel mutilation. The screw is still in place. Pictures can be posted if need be.) I'm in college and can't really afford to take my horn to a repair person. I'm also in a strange city and don't really trust anyone with my horn here.
~IN SHORT~
The key guard is no longer attached.
Can I reattach it with cork cement or something like that? (I forse a problem with adhesives being put on the body of the horn.) Or do I have to just deal with it for a few months until I can afford to send it home to get repaired?
So my Mark VI alto has a loose key guard on it. It's the cover for the low C# key. Whenever I play down past a certain point it begins to vibrate probably damaging the body and making some pretty annoying sounds. Does anyone know if there are any DIY repairs for this? (The part of the guard that physically attaches to the body is no longer attached. However, the key is free from any kinds of dents, bends, or any other kind of cruel mutilation. The screw is still in place. Pictures can be posted if need be.) I'm in college and can't really afford to take my horn to a repair person. I'm also in a strange city and don't really trust anyone with my horn here.
~IN SHORT~
The key guard is no longer attached.
Can I reattach it with cork cement or something like that? (I forse a problem with adhesives being put on the body of the horn.) Or do I have to just deal with it for a few months until I can afford to send it home to get repaired?